“so tell me, where do you get your _ _ _ _ from? ”
I’m pretty certain every vegan can relate to the above. Whether questioned out of spite, or queried out of curiosity, your answers lie within a balanced and healthy vegan diet. One of the biggest misconceptions about veganism is the nutritional profile and healthiness of the diet. It’s pretty common for people to believe that protein is found exclusively in animal products, and that calcium deficiency is almost certain to be on the cards for every vegetarian, let alone milkdodging vegans. But oh, how wrong they are. Done right, by eating a Dr. Greger-level nutritionally-balanced vegan diet, the only deficiency you’ll notice is your patience with answering the above question.
VITAMIN B12
Chickpeas are a great source of iron.
Tuck into Marmite or other yeast products to get B12.
Why: B12 is a vitamin which is made by micro-organisms, and isn’t produced by plants, nor commonly found in most soils due to mineral leaching and intensive farming practice. This water-soluble vitamin is needed for a healthy functioning nervous system and blood-oxygen transportation.